Helen Rainbird / Alison Fuller / Anne Munro (eds.)

Workplace Learning in Context

Herausgeber: Fuller, Alison; Rainbird, Helen; Munro, Anne

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book combines a critical analysis of the organizational and employment context of workplace learning with an understanding of theories of learning. It brings new ideas on workplace learning to the readers and an understanding of the social context of the workplace. Combining the latest research findings with practical examples of the issues raised, it is illustrated with case-studies and critical vignettes as well as chapter summaries, guiding students through the subject. Chapters are grouped under three main themes: 'The context of workplace learning', 'The workplace as a learning environment' and 'Skills, knowledge and the workplace'. With international contributors offering a global perspective, this encourages students to be critical when evaluating the important debates in the area.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Januar 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 163mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 685g
• ISBN-13: 9780415316309
• ISBN-10: 0415316308
• Artikelnr.: 21289936

Autorenporträt

Helen Rainbird is Professor of Industrial Relations at University College, Northampton and an Associate Fellow at the Industrial Relations Research Unit at the University of Warwick. Alison Fuller is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Labour Market Studies at the University of Leicester. Anne Munro is a Reader at the School of Management at Napier University.

Inhaltsangabe

Part One: The Context of Workplace Learning 2. The Political Economy of
Workplace Learning 3. The Employment Relationship and Workplace Learning 4.
The Quality of Work and the Quality of Learning: The Case of Italian Small
Firms 5.The Context of Learning in Professional Work Environments: Insights
from the Accountancy Profession 6.The Assessment of Workers' "Basic
Skills": A Critical Examination of Late Twentieth Century Trends Part Two:
The workplace as a learning environment 7 Learning Through Work: Workplace
Participatory Practices 8 Expansive Learning Environments: Integrating
Organisational and Personal Development 9 The New Generation Of Expertise:
Seven Theses 10 Supporting Learning in advanced Supply Systems in the
Automotive and Aerospace Industries Part Three : Skills, Knowledge and the
Workplace 11 Conceptualising Vocational Knowledge 12 Transfer of Knowledge
between Education and Workplace Settings 13 Learner Biographies: Exploring
Tacit Dimensions of Learning And Skills 14. The Conceptualisation and
Measurement of Learning at Work 15. The Complexities of Workplace Learning:
Problems and Dangers in Trying to Measure Attainment Part Four: Research
and Policy 16. The Relationship between Research and Policy: The Birthpangs
of a New Workforce Development Policy in Britain 17. Conclusion